Originally Posted by
BobJenkins
50% of the uniform is covered for new hires, plus the $240 at crew outfitters. But what is considered first-issue uniforms, as in number of pants, shirts, and ties?
Also, since 9E still has paper, one will need a flight kit it seems. Is there a more cost-effective alternative other than the $200 (or slightly under) for the leather ones, considering it will only be used for about +/- a year?
They'll tell you when you go get fitted, but it's something like 4 shirts, 2 pants, 2 ties, hat and overcoat.
Lots of flight kit options. A popular one is from Office Depot I think, lots of those hanging around the crew lounges recently. I think someone said it was like $40.